The new gigantic patch for Crimson Desert added new difficulty levels, many cats, and valuable updates.

Update 1.04.00 for Crimson Desert

South Korean publisher and developer Pearl Abyss announced the release of a major patch 1.04.00 (size 37 GB on PC) for its fantasy open‑world action game *Crimson Desert*. The patch is available immediately on all target platforms.

What’s new in version 1.04.00 | Category | Changes |

|-----------|-----------|

| Difficulty | Three levels added: Easy, Standard, and Hard. |

| Inventory | New chest types, including a collection item storage; category tabs in inventory. |

| Pets | Flying pets introduced and five new cat breeds. |

| Controls | Expanded control schemes for controllers and keyboard‑mouse, with instant action execution feature. |

| Graphics | Improved rendering of distant planes and hair shadow lighting. |

| Combat | Reworked aiming controls; boss and skill balance adjusted. |

| Stability | Numerous bugs fixed, including the infinite “stuck” cat on the character’s shoulder (a special item added for fans). |

The full list of changes can be viewed on the game’s official website.

Sales figures and ratings* *Crimson Desert* released 20 March:

* PC – Steam, EGS, Microsoft Store

* Mac – App Store

* PS5, Xbox Series X/S

In the first almost three weeks, cumulative sales across all platforms exceeded 5 million copies.

The post‑release update stream led to a rise in the Steam rating: from 57 % (mixed reviews) to 83 % (very positive).